Sermons on Martyrdom:

Into The Death Zone Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Surrender, sacrifice, discipleship

INTO THE DEATH ZONE Luke 9:23 (p 733) February 20, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Then he said to them all: If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me" Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, attracts many climbers from around the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mothering God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 8, 2012

That is the kind of relationship we have with God, who compared Himself to a mother: “As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you” (Isaiah 66: 13).

Opening illustration: When I stuck my camera into the bush to take a picture of the baby robins, they opened their mouths without opening their eyes. They were so used to having mama robin feed them whenever the branches moved that they didn’t even look to see who (or what) was causing the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Only Get Three Strikes Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 11: 27-33

Mark 11: 27-33 You Only Get Three Strikes 27 Then they came again to Jerusalem. And as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders came to Him. 28 And they said to Him, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority to do these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Aug 26, 2009

The Kingdom Explained

The Kingdom of God (Dan 2:44) And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever. Introduction: 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apostle; James The Great Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

Today local churches send missionaries. -- it is best to call them missionaries, to keep some folks from being confused, if they were referred to as apostles, some folks might think of them as being like the Twelve Apostles, and the Apostle Paul.

#6~ APOSTLE; JAMES THE GREAT 1-11-14 * JAMES -- name of four men in the New Testament: 1~ James, the son of Zebedee brother of John, both were apostles. 2 ~ James, a son of Mary, half brother of Jesus, he was not a member of the apostolic band, and not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Center Of The Universe

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

We must decide what lies at the center of our universe

Text: Colossians 1:15-20, Title: The Center of the Universe, Date/Place: WHBC, 9/16/18 A. Opening illustration: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Physical/Physiological, Safety, Love/belonging, Esteem, and Self-actualization (meaningfulness in life). We need a spiritual “gut-check.” Uncle Chuck, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lent 2021 - Mary's Singular Focus Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 13, 2021

Jesus was anointed at least twice in His ministry with the last time being just days before His crucifixion. What do we see in these accounts that is often overlooked?

Mary’s Singular Focus Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” And our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:1-9, Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-11, Titus 3:3-5, Romans 12:1-2, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Give Faith, Not Fear, The Upper Hand

Contributed by David Phaneuf on Apr 3, 2020

As panic and fear grip our hearts in the midst of this global coronavirus health crisis, we are called to be a people of faith, trusting in God to bring us through.

GIVE FAITH, NOT FEAR, THE UPPER HAND Psalm 46 Do you remember the TV show “Monk”? If so, you may recall that the show was built around the main character, Adrian Monk, a former San Francisco detective, who was debilitated by excessive phobias. The word “phobia” comes from the Greek, and means “a ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Nailprints Don’t Lie!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 6, 2020

The Lord Jesus intentionally chose a skeptic as one of the 12. Jesus proved beyond any shadow of doubt to the rationalist, Thomas, that He was resurrected from the dead. Thomas died preaching Him in India, because he knew that, "Nailprints don't lie!"

NAILPRINTS DON’T LIE! John 20:1-8, 24-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Gentle Persuasion 1. Ms. Smith was assigned to be a monitor on the playground and caught little Johnny making ugly faces and scaring other kids. 2. Smiling sweetly, she said, “Johnny, when I was a child I was told that if I made ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Separation Of Church And State

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 9, 2014

How does all of this "Separation of Church and State" fit in with what the Bible teaches? Should we as Christians lay aside our beliefs if and when the Lord calls us to serve in the government of our nation? God forbid!

Suppose your nation was fighting a war. And … there were great and talented leaders in charge. Your nation had never lost a war and was a dominant power in the world. However, in this nation public opinion was turning against the war and the elected officials who were worried about their ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:18-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Bridge Over Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 13, 2015

The Resurrection of Jesus is our Hope because though it speaks of the doom of mankind due to the chasm of sin, it also speaks of the glorious redemption that Jesus purchased -- building a bridge over Hell!

BRIDGE OVER HELL Acts 24:15; 1 Tim. 2:5-6 LNT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some people are in a hurry for people to leave this world. a. A little five-year-old girl brought a plastic bucket to her grandpa and asked him to kick it. "Why do you want me to do that?" He asked? b. "Because, mommy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“The Cost of Following Jesus” Luke 9:23-27 A sermon for 1/30/22 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Pastor John Bright Luke 9 “23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, James 1:22-25, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Methodist

Shaking & Moving

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 4, 2023

The whole world was shaken and changed because of what God did. Have you been shaken? Have you changed?

When I preach from the lectionary, which I do most of the time unless I'm working on a series, one of the first things I do is to try and find the common thread among the different passages. And on this glorious day when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, the central message is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Role Of Pastoral Ministry In Global Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 18, 2023

Global evangelism is the heartbeat of God. The church at large get back to this real concern of filling the world with God’s word, agape love and compassion. Local witness leads to global witness.

Role of Pastoral Ministry in Global Evangelisation (Matthew 24:14). Text: “And this good news of the kingdom (the Gospel) will be preached throughout the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then will come the end.”(AMP) According to Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Methodist

The Tension Between Spirit And Sin: The Struggle Of Every Christian

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

I didn't come to Jesus for Jesus. I came to Jesus, I flew to Jesus, cried out to Jesus, because I believed he could save me. My motives weren't perfect or pure or righteous. I came because I was desperate, broken, and lost.

I didn't come to Jesus for Jesus. I came to Jesus, I flew to Jesus, cried out to Jesus, because I believed he could save me. My motives weren't perfect or pure or righteous. I came because I was desperate, broken, and lost. We come to Christ in brokenness, with the most shallow motives. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Salvation Army